Sable Muntean

Sable Muntean

Chief Editor of the GetLit Newsletter for igniteDDS.com.

Dr. Sable Muntean is a native of California, having attended college at the University of Southern California. She then graduated from LECOM School of Dental Medicine in Florida, simultaneously earning her degrees as a Doctor of Dental Medicine and Master in Health Services Administration.

She continued her training at Southern Illinois University's School of Dental Medicine, where she completed a year-long Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency, followed by another year in an Implant Fellowship.

After some time in private practice, Dr. Muntean is now proudly serving as the first full-time female staff dentist at the St. Louis VA Medical Center taking care of local veterans.

In 2020 she was inducted into the esteemed Pierre Fauchard Academy, and most recently was selected as a recipient of the 2023 American Dental Association's Top 10 Under 10 Award.

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How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 3

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How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 2

Why Dental Professionals Struggle With Emotional Availability By: Dr. Sable Muntean After a long day at the…

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How Dentistry Affects the People You Love: Part 1

How Dentistry Quietly Changes Your Relationships By: Dr. Sable Muntean Dentistry is a deeply rewarding profession. Every…

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The Guilt Dental Professionals Feel When They’re Not Working

Why Stepping Away From Dentistry Can Feel So Uncomfortable By: Dr. Sable Muntean For many dental professionals,…

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Holiday Recovery for Dentists: How to Reset After an Emotionally Draining Year

By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holidays are often portrayed as a time of rest and renewal. For…

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Why January Is the Best Time to Fix Broken Systems in Your Dental Practice

By: Dr. Sable Muntean January is often labeled as a “slow month” in dentistry. The holidays are…

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New Year, Same Mouth: A Dentist’s Realistic Approach to Resolutions

By: Dr. Sable Muntean January arrives, and with it comes the usual flood of resolutions: eat cleaner,…

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How Dentists Can Navigate Holiday Parties Without ‘Talking Teeth’ All Night

By: Dr. Sable Muntean Holiday parties are supposed to be fun—good food, good music, good company. But…

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How to Stay Sane During December’s Patient Rush: A Dentist’s Guide to Balance

By: Dr. Sable Muntean December is a special kind of chaos for dental professionals. It’s the perfect…

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The Art of Saying “No” Without Guilt During the Busiest Time of Year

By: Dr. Sable Muntean The holiday season can feel like a perfect storm for dental professionals. Schedules…

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Broken: Women in the dental industry and their relationships with other women

By David Rice | May 30, 2021

Dr. Maggie Augustyn discusses how her relationship with other women in the dental industry has been challenging and how she has dealt with the ups and downs.

3 things you can do to take care of your mental health

By Dawn Patrick | May 28, 2021

Whether we’re living in a pandemic, adjusting to life after COVID-19, or just trying to get through the day, there are times when we all need a “mental break” and need a few moments to change our thought patterns and deal with the pressure we may be feeling at the moment.

Compensation plus benefits: Real talk for someone starting out in a dental practice

By Bruce Bryen | May 24, 2021

For those dentists just out of dental school or in the process of changing jobs as an associate from one dental practice to another, think of the power that is possessed when interviewing for that position.

Lit leadership lessons: The power of creativity

By David Rice | May 24, 2021

By Amisha Singh, DDS We are STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) people. We like numbers. Our problems have one solution. Right and wrong are our anthem. That doesn’t sound very accessible, does it? Well, that is because of how STEM has traditionally been taught. There are elements of these fields which are a little…

3 Steps to Stop Cancellations in Your Dental Practice

By David Rice | May 24, 2021

Is your dental practice having problems with cancellations in a post-COVID world? Dr. David Rice is here with some advice that can help your business.

How to Avoid Some of the Biggest Dental Real Estate Mistakes

By Ken Jorgenson | May 15, 2021

How can you avoid some of the biggest real estate mistakes when it comes to your dental practice? Ken Jorgenson of CARR.us is here with some advice.

How to Give a Painless AMSA Dental Nerve Block

By David Rice | May 14, 2021

Giving a painless AMSA nerve block is paramount in any dental esthetic case. It’s also a major efficiency win in treating multiple anterior teeth.

Zirconia: What Your Dental Lab Isn’t Telling You

By David Rice | May 10, 2021

By: Dr. David Rice As we all know, Zirconia is just one type of dental material at our disposal as dentists today. Do you know what I love about my dental lab? They speak the truth, the whole truth, and everything around the truth. Thank you, Bonadent! I was reminded of that as I spoke…

How dentistry helped solve an ancient murder

By Dawn Patrick | April 26, 2021

It’s the stuff that you love to watch on Netflix with the lights turned down. It revolves around a murder mystery from long ago that there were plenty of ideas about, but no concrete proof of exactly what happened and why. There were plenty of guesses and theories, but it took dentistry to crack the…

Maximize your profitability through dental real estate, part 2

By Ken Jorgenson | April 16, 2021

In part 2 of this series, we will continue discussing how to maximize your profitability through dental real estate.